Keep Your Glassware Sparkling
Water spots on the glassware. . . . never a welcome sight! For a simple rinse agent, add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to your dishwasher, just before starting. It helps reduce any soap film and water spots. Crystal clear glassware!
Mint in a Cocktail? Smack It First!
Just throwing a sprig into your drink doesn’t do anything , you’ve got to smack it first! Tossing a sprig of mint into your cocktail, or water jug, won’t add flavor, so that’s where your hands come in. Place the leaves or sprig in one hand and gently smack it with the other. […]
Trick to Determine Whether an Avocado Is Ripe Inside
Isn’t it disappointing to cut into an avocado you’ve been nurturing to perfect ripeness only to find a brown, slimy mess inside? Here’s a simple, foolproof way to tell whether you will discover a creamy, luscious green interior or a brown slimy mess the next time you cut open an avocado. […]
Keep Tomatoes Fresh
Store tomatoes stem end down to keep them from spoiling as quickly. This prevents air from entering and moisture from exiting the scar where the tomato once attached to the vine. Storing them at room temperature rather than in the fridge also makes them last longer.
Easily Scoop out Squash Seeds
‘ ‘ Easily scoop out squash seeds Remove seeds from vegetables such as squash and pumpkin with an ice cream scoop. Because the edge of the scoop is sharp, it cuts through the fibery, gooey stuff inside the squash easier than your hand or a regular spoon can.
Easy-Peel Squash and Pumpkin
If you love roasting winter squash like Butternut, Delicata, etc but dread peeling and cutting it (or fear losing a finger), here’s a great tip. Pierce the skin of the squash with a fork or knife all over. Microwave the squash anywhere from 2 to 4 minutes, or longer if needed depending on […]
Plating Purple
The global authority on colour trends, The Pantone Colour Institute, has chosen Ultra Violet as the colour of 2018, so now seems the ideal time to pay homage to the virtues of purple foods and the strong role the plant kingdom plays in embracing this bright & beautiful trend. While we see the worlds of […]
Sitting Up In A Down To Earth Kind Of Way
Campus Trading ANZ nominated some of our friends from the South of New Zealand to host an event for the new Australasian family magazine, and the result was cosy, classy, and tasty. El Gusto secured exclusive content of the event, so in addition to the original article which can be viewed via the link at […]
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Make Your Own Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is a staple ingredient in my pantry, but there are times when I find myself running out of it and needing a replacement in a pinch. Usually, I would zip over to the store and buy some brown sugar, but you can also make brown sugar easily at home. This basic recipe […]
